Chapter 35

Throughout the Three-Year-Marriage With Him I seriously don’t get her. In a cold voice, Aidan spoke over the intercom, “Contact Lux Jewelry to know how much Leanna McKinney’s termination fee is.” “Understood.” He received a report from Jonathan in no time. “Madam has previously signed the contract with their boss in person, so he’s the only one that knows the details.” However, the boss of Lux Jewelry was currently on vacation in Cazkavia.

 

Without hesitation, Aidan grabbed his coat and rose to his feet. “Book the latest flight ticket to Cazkavia.” Jonathan did as he was told at the drop of the hat. The contradicting sight of his boss’ impatience reminded him about the person who scolded him for mentioning Lux Jewelry and the so-called collaboration that had ended years ago just ten minutes earlier. A week later, Leanna was being discharged from the hospital. Although she had almost recovered, Zoe and Louis advised her to rest for a few days longer. Still, she could feel her limbs degenerating after spending days in bed in the hospital.

 

hospital. They were left alone after the sensible Zoe pulled Louis away. Silence filled the atmosphere until Leanna wore a smile. “Thank you for everything that you’ve done.” “Leanna, you don’t have to say those two words to me. Ever,” Zayn replied. She sighed as the awkwardness lingered in the air, making her want to flee the scene as soon as possible. “If there’s nothing else important, I—” “Leanna, I have something to tell you. Do you know who was the sponsor for The Emerging Designer Competition three years back?” Before she could even answer, he recounted, “Koyote Group is a subsidiary of Pearson

 

I haven’t straightened things out with you. Even if I didn’t get married to Aidan, we wouldn’t have lasted till the end anyway.” She removed his hands calmly. “Why not?” “I was too innocent back then. I failed to see the huge gap between us.” His brows creased tightly. “Leanna, that’s not a problem.”

 

had not foreseen Leanna’s counterattack, paralyzed in shock before attempting to fight back, only to be stopped by Zayn. He warned sternly, “Anna Pearson, behave… or else, I don’t know what I’m going to do to you.” “Zayn, she slapped me. You—” “Check who barked first, woman,” interrupted Leanna coldly. Anna snapped, but he pulled her hand, which made her face flushed red. “Leanna McKinney, I told you that Zayn is mine. Only mine! Don’t you dare seduce him!” He pursed his lips upon hearing that. “Anna, I repeat. There’s nothing

 

after returning to the country. It was true that Zayn did not like her parents, but he ended up agreeing with the engagement for reasons that he himself was oblivious of. Resultantly, Anna presumed that they would get married on her own volition, therefore, pestering him more as days passed. Leanna did not bother her and bid him goodbye, “I’ll go ahead first.” “Leanna…” After watching her

 

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